Description
Enhance your landscape with the elegance and durability of the Dura Heat StemRiver Birch. This cultivar, known botanically as Betula nigra 'Dura Heat', is prized for its resilience and beauty. Featuring a single stem growth habit, this tree showcases attractive peeling bark that ranges from creamy white to salmon-pink, adding year-round interest to any garden or yard.
The Dura Heat River Birch is particularly valued for its ability to thrive in various soil conditions, including wet or poorly drained soils, making it an excellent choice for planting near water features or in low-lying areas of your landscape. Its glossy green leaves turn a delightful yellow in the fall, providing a striking display of seasonal color.
Ideal as a shade tree or focal point in the landscape, the Dura Heat River Birch reaches a mature height of 30 to 40 feet with a spread of 25 to 30 feet. Its sturdy, upright growth makes it suitable for urban and suburban environments alike.